Doddington Hall gears up to open one of the county’s biggest bike shops
Building work has begun to develop the latest addition to the Doddington Hall enterprise west of Lincoln. In a move set to create one of the largest bike shops in the region and expand the web of cycle...
View ArticleNew Lincoln research centre created to meet agri-food challenges
The University of Lincoln will support and enhance productivity in the agri-food sectors with the creation of a new Institute for Agri-food Technology. The Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology,...
View ArticleTim Downing: Breaking ground beyond property
If you thought that running a single business had enough of its own time-consuming challenges, then Tim Downing, 47, Senior Partner at Pygott & Crone may have bitten off more than he can chew — but...
View ArticleGrowth plans forecast 37k new homes for Lincoln and surrounding districts
The next phase of Central Lincolnshire councils’ Draft Local Plan has been revealed, setting out targets for 36,960 new homes by 2036 – of which Lincoln is in line for more than 23,000. The next round...
View ArticleNew DPD depot off A46 Lincoln to create 90 jobs
Work has started on a purpose built warehouse for DPD couriers at an industrial park off the A46 Lincoln, which is expected to open next year and create up to 90 new jobs. Working in partnership with...
View ArticleNew lease of life given to iconic 15th century Lincoln pub
A beautiful historic pub in upper High Street in Lincoln, which dates back to the early 1400s, is to be restored to its former glory, with a unique menu and refurbished interior. The Cardinal’s Hat, a...
View ArticleLincoln pub transformed into Pizza Hut Delivery after £200k refurb
The opening of a second Pizza Hut Delivery store in a former Lincoln pub will bring more pizza lovers in the city a slice of their favourite dishes right to their door. The new store, which opens at...
View ArticleStuart Maclaren: Flying the flag for UK manufacturing
What’s the secret to steering one of the fastest growing and in-demand printing firms in the UK from the heart of Lincolnshire? For 26-year-old Stuart Maclaren it’s a mixture of chasing down evolving...
View ArticleLincoln UTC welcomes next skilled generation to new campus
The Lincoln University Technical College has officially opened the doors of its new campus on Lindum Road after a £7.5 million investment transformed the former Greestone Centre. One year after the...
View ArticleLincoln developer creates app to help tradespeople find work
A new mobile app, designed in Lincoln, is filling a gap in the market by helping local tradespeople find work at short notice. Local businessman, Paul Gascoigne, designed Frunbu (free/unsure/busy) for...
View ArticleMary Powell: Leading the fight to bring back tourism
Towering over the city alongside the cathedral, Lincoln Castle completes the tourist circuit after a £22 million revamp. With more than 150,000 visitors coming through the doors since the grand...
View ArticleBAM Construction awarded £16m contract for new Lincoln university building
A £16 million contract for construction of the University of Lincoln’s Isaac Newton Building on the Brayford Pool Campus has been awarded to BAM Construction. Start of construction on site is scheduled...
View ArticleLincolnshire to strike trade deal with booming Chinese province
Lincolnshire County Council is to sign a formal declaration of economic collaboration with the Chinese province of Hunan. A delegation from Hunan, one of China’s fastest-growing provinces, will come to...
View ArticleLincoln pub celebrates first entry into the Good Beer Guide
Lincoln pub The West End Tap is celebrating its first entry into the ‘Good Beer Guide 2016’, joining eight other city pubs. The family-owned pub, located on Newland Street West, opened in December...
View ArticleFormer Lincoln parking warden blows the whistle on shameful ticketing tactics
In the aftermath of a scandal that saw outraged motorists appealing against ‘fraudulent’ parking tickets issued in Lincoln, a former warden has made claims about how attendants ‘bend the rules’ for...
View ArticleLocal good causes share £43k raised by Lincolnshire Co-op members
Youth clubs, schools, scouts and sports groups in Lincoln are among 80 good causes across Lincolnshire to benefit from a share of £43,065, raised by Lincolnshire Co-op members. The money was raised...
View ArticleFirst look: The Cardinal’s Hat a Lincoln pub once more
Many will recognise The Cardinal’s Hat as the hidden HQ of St John’s Ambulance, but very few will have seen it in its heyday as a vibrant pub – until now. The Grade II listed building has kept its name...
View ArticleParking firm admits fraudulent tickets issued in Lincoln
UKPC has admitted that some of its employees have been doctoring photos and handing over illegitimate fines to motorists in Lincoln and across the country. The Lincolnite was the first to reveal the...
View ArticleLincolnshire forges stronger links with Chinese province
On the second day of their visit, representatives from Hunan province in China visited the Engineering Hub at the University of Lincoln before signing a formal declaration of economic collaboration...
View ArticleLincoln haulage firm takes tank memorial on UK tour
A giant advertisement for the Lincoln tank memorial will be going on a tour across the UK on the side of a Cartwright Bros lorry. The Lincoln Tank Memorial Group, in partnership with the haulage firm,...
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